Colon segment | Capsule study % Adequate (95% CI) | Colonoscopy % Adequate (95% CI) |
---|---|---|
Overall assessment | 61% (46% to 75%) | 86% (73% to 94%) |
Rectum | 43% (31% to 67%) | 92% (81% to 98%) |
Descending colon | 83% (67% to 93%) | 86% (73% to 94%) |
Transverse colon | 59% (42% to 74%) | 82% (69% to 91%) |
Ascending colon | 61% (46% to 75%) | 88% (75% to 95%) |
Caecum | 63% (47% to 76%) | 88% (75% to 95%) |
The bowel cleansing level was assessed by the gastroenterologist performing the capsule study or colonoscopy; a preparation grading of excellent or good was considered ‘adequate’. At colonoscopy, the grading was performed after washings, if used.